Some of the surprises have been better than others for David Quessenberry as he has made his transition into the NFL.

One of the bad surprises happened Friday, when Quessenberry was back home in California for a wedding. A thief stole his white Ford truck out of the parking lot of the SpringHill Suites where he is staying. It belonged to his uncle who lives in Dallas, on loan in exchange for Texans gear.

"They said it's one of the most stolen trucks in this area," Quessenberry said, looking forlorn Wednesday afternoon. "They said they get stolen and they get taken to Mexico and never seen again."

Later that day, Quessenberry tweeted with delight that his uncle's truck had been recovered in Kingsville.

Other unexpected events have been more pleasant, like the extensive repetitions he's getting at right tackle.

"I'm impressed with how far he's come," Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "He's obviously been put in a very tough spot, but sometimes that's how you find a heck of a player. So he's working as a starting right tackle in a lot of situations along with Ryan Harris.

"You never know. There have been some sixth- and seventh-round draft choices in this league start and (become) great players. With the work he's getting, he's going to get a good chance to have that type of situation as a young player, so we'll see what happens."

Kubiak isn't the only one Quessenberry (6-5, 302) has impressed. Teammates have noticed the sixth-round pick's progress, physicality and positive attitude. Though he was the second tackle taken by the Texans in this year's draft, he has been able to make an impact on his coaches and peers faster.

It's a bit born out of necessity for the Texans, who have right tackle Derek Newton sidelined as he recovers from offseason knee surgery and third-round pick Brennan Williams sidelined with another knee injury. Williams, who missed OTAs and minicamp, had what Kubiak termed a procedure to "clean out" his knee. Kubiak admitted recently that right tackle is a position of concern.

Last season, the Texans struggled to find continuity on the right side of their offensive line at tackle and guard. It continues to be a youthful area on the team's offense.

Right tackle isn't a position with which Quessenberry has much experience.

"I played left tackle in college," said the San Jose State alumnus. "At the Senior Bowl, I played all over the place - right side, left side. Coming out here, just getting a lot of reps is great for me.

"I feel a lot more comfortable out there, and I can't wait for camp to roll around."